Now, I just want everyone to know that I did enjoy the movie. I thought that it had amazing effects and that the scope was incredible. But, as I go through it in my mind over and over, I realize that's really the only reason why this film got so much praise: the scope.
I mean, come on. There are a lot of problems here. The story is so unoriginal and this is some of the worst dialogue that I've ever heard. Every line that Stephen Lang and Michelle Rodriguez say makes me cringe. And some of the acting is really bad. Mostly from the two I just mentioned and also from Giovanni Ribisi. And the story is Dances With Wolves, except in space. And that's not a far stretch, people.
Now, of course, everyone knows that this was directed by James Cameron. Personally, I think that's why the movie made so much money. James Cameron is the one who brought us Terminators 1 and 2 and Titanic. And every TV spot for this movie bombarded you with those movies. That caused people to go "Well, I really liked those movies, so this one should be just as good".
Now, I may sound like the dick that is jealous because James Cameron has more money than God. I'm criticizing the movie more then I wanted to. I did enjoy it, like I said. The effects are incredible and the 3D was amazing. Some of the acting was very good as well, especially from Zoe Saldana. And the actions scenes were great as well. But, there is just so much from other films in this and the dialogue really dropped it for me. But, then again, this is just my own opinion.
So, answer me this: Did Avatar Really Deserve All the Praise? Tell me what you think in the comments below. ;)